The Small House Society is re-defining Malvina Reynold’s take on Little Boxes with its tiny house movement. These are brilliant, beautiful homes that could change the way we live, and I want one.
37signals founder and CEO Jason Fried’s TEDxMidwest talk discusses why the office is ineffective in fostering productivity and how managers and meetings are the real problems. He offers three solutions to a more productive work environment, but you have to watch the video yourself to learn what they are.
Steven Johnson’s TED Talk discusses where good ideas come from (the lunchroom). Wired also has a great Q&A with Johnson and Kevin Kelly about their new books, Where Good Ideas Come From: The Natural History of Innovation and What Technology Wants.
Students from the Manor New Tech High School created a fantastic Manor GovFresh Reflection video about manor.govfresh.
Interviewed Gov 2.0 Radio Host Adriel Hampton for GovFreshTV.
Ken Robinson’s TED talk makes a compelling case that we must revolutionize our educational system or we will continue to squander our kids’ true talents.
Dan Pink‘s Renaissance Society of America presentation discusses what motivates us at home and in the workplace. He cites three factors that lead to better performance and personal satisfaction (hint: not money): Autonomy (desire to be self-directed) Mastery (urge to get better) Purpose
I’ve always respected truck drivers for the sacrifice they make to their families and their country. Great insight into the lifestyle, and what they endure.
Inspiring Barry Schwartz TED Talk with great quotes and anecdotes. “Without wisdom, brilliance isn’t enough.” “People are inspired by moral heroes.”
Natalie Merchant sings 19th-century poetry from her new album Leave Your Sleep with a moving performance of Kind and Generous at the end. Her Website is fantastic.
Luke Fretwell © 2012